Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy at an overall cost of approx. Rs 19,000 crore. It would be a major boost towards achieving the goal of self-reliance in defence manufacturing as these ships will be…
Defence Secretary of India Shri Giridhar Aramane laid the keel of four Coast Guard Fast Patrol vessels (FPVs) on 25th August, 2023 at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). The FPV designed by GSL is a medium range weapon fitted surface vessel with length of 51.43 mtrs, and breadth 8 mtrs. Further, the ship is propelled with…
INS Trishul made a port call at Toamasina, Madagascar from 19 – 22 Jun 2023 as part of Operational Deployment reflecting India’s cordial ties with its maritime neighbours. As part of the theme ‘Ocean Ring of Yoga’, 9th International Yoga Day was celebrated wherein 352 personnel comprising ship’s company, officials from Governor’s and Mayor’s office,…
Defence Public Sector Unit (DPSU) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has been declared as lowest bidder (L1) by the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence for the MR / Mid Life Upgrade of an Indian Naval Ship. The final contract is expected to be signed soon. The estimated contract value is around Rs 300 crore approx. and…
The first Barge of the series LSAM 15 (Yard 125) has been delivered to Indian Navy on 09 Jun 23. The availability of ACTCM Barges will provide impetus to Operational commitments of IN by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles / ammunition to IN Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours. To be…
The Government of Canada has announced a significant investment to fund the modernization of the Canadian Coast Guard’s small vessel fleet. Understandably, these small vessels can provide search and rescue services as well as assistance to disabled vessels and support aid to navigation programs. The investment, valued at $2.5 billion, provides for up to 61…
The Indian Navy is planning to procure one Technical Support Craft (TSC) from registered Indian Shipyards, and have come out with a Request for Information (RFI) for the same. The procurement of the Vessel will be as per DAP 20, and accordingly shipyards are required to submit the details regarding Indigenous Content (IC). The categorisation…
